About Me
Hometown - Sunnyvale, CA
Attended University of California, Davis
Received a B.A. in Economics, B.A. in Sociology, and an Education Minor
Recently received a Masters in Education
Currently, I am a credentialed teacher at Mountain View High School
Coaching Experience (10+ Years)
Why do I love basketball?
My love for the game began around 5 years old, watching my brothers play at the Washington Park and listening to my father tell his stories at the dinner table about the glory days as a professional player in Vietnam. In that kind of environment, it's not much of a surprise that I strived to become the best player in the family. From then on, basketball was a huge part of my life. Over time, I exceeded my families expectations and even my own.
On this journey, I found something that was beyond the game, and that something was relationships. Basketball helped me create relationships with so many people, some who I would only know for only a game, some throughout a season, and some who I've known for most of my life. I also learned a lot about myself and realized that I am not that different on and off the court. Basketball taught me about discipline, commitment, respect, teamwork, adversity, fun, and love. On the surface, basketball is just a game, but behind the lines, it was so much more.
Why do I enjoy working with youth?
My passion to teach began when I was in first grade and my younger brother came into this world. Without a choice, I became an older brother and a role model. This experience created a great foundation before I began professionally working with kids at summer camps, child care centers, in the classroom, and on the basketball court.
When I first started, I didn't put much thought into the influence I would have on my players. Some days I'm just their coach, while other days I feel more like a friend, uncle, or father figure. Working with kids is an enormous responsibility but I love that I get the opportunity to be that person in their lives.
Attended University of California, Davis
Received a B.A. in Economics, B.A. in Sociology, and an Education Minor
Recently received a Masters in Education
Currently, I am a credentialed teacher at Mountain View High School
Coaching Experience (10+ Years)
- University of California, Davis - Assistant for Women's Division 1 Basketball Program
- Egan Middle School - 7th Grade Boys Basketball
- Los Altos High School - Freshmen Boys Basketball
- Mountain View High School - Girls Basketball
- El Camino YMCA - Private Trainings, Group Trainings
- CoachUp - Private Trainings, Group Trainings
Why do I love basketball?
My love for the game began around 5 years old, watching my brothers play at the Washington Park and listening to my father tell his stories at the dinner table about the glory days as a professional player in Vietnam. In that kind of environment, it's not much of a surprise that I strived to become the best player in the family. From then on, basketball was a huge part of my life. Over time, I exceeded my families expectations and even my own.
On this journey, I found something that was beyond the game, and that something was relationships. Basketball helped me create relationships with so many people, some who I would only know for only a game, some throughout a season, and some who I've known for most of my life. I also learned a lot about myself and realized that I am not that different on and off the court. Basketball taught me about discipline, commitment, respect, teamwork, adversity, fun, and love. On the surface, basketball is just a game, but behind the lines, it was so much more.
Why do I enjoy working with youth?
My passion to teach began when I was in first grade and my younger brother came into this world. Without a choice, I became an older brother and a role model. This experience created a great foundation before I began professionally working with kids at summer camps, child care centers, in the classroom, and on the basketball court.
When I first started, I didn't put much thought into the influence I would have on my players. Some days I'm just their coach, while other days I feel more like a friend, uncle, or father figure. Working with kids is an enormous responsibility but I love that I get the opportunity to be that person in their lives.
